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Middle school The New Year criminal justice - law scripts
Courtroom Mock Trial | Reader's Theatre
Teaching 5th and 6th Grade students about the judicial system can be engaging when every child has a role to play in a mock trial. The Trial of Dayan drama script allows students to participate in various courtroom roles as a character is brought to the criminal justice system in a trial, and the “jurors” get to decide upon his verdict.The script has speaking roles for: Court Clerk Judge Prosecutor Defense Lawyer 3 Witnesses Dayan, the defendant 12 Jury Members (who will ad-lib their roles)Ther
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4th - 7th
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Chinese New Year Readers Theater Script - Lunar New Year - The Great Race
No prep necessary! This Chinese New Year Reader's Theater script tells the mythological story of "The Race for the Zodiac." It's fun and easy way to introduce middle grade students to an important Chinese New Year legend. Includes 16 speaking parts. Just print and go!As an American expat living in Shanghai, I love Chinese New Year and have really enjoyed creating activities to go with this granddaddy of all Chinese holidays. "The Race for the Zodiac" story is famous here in China because it tell
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Chinese New Year Activity Bundle - Lunar New Year Research - 2024 Update
January ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
This collection of January and New Year's activities includes the perfect standards-based resources to engage your students on their return from winter break. Use these print-and-go resources to give your students practice reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing—all centered around the seasonal themes of January!This January ELA Bundle includes:• New Year's Close Reads for BIG KIDS• Martin Luther King Jr. Informational Text Task Cards• Martin Luther King
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4th - 7th
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Reader's theater scripts: The Three Bears vs. Goldilocks + 2 more
Need a fun, fast way to make judicial proceedings come alive? Want students to be motivated to do cross curricular writing? Try this set of three scripts based on familiar childhood fairy tales that teach about the judicial system. The Three Bears vs. Goldilocks reader's theater script is written at a 4.3 reading level, this 8 page, 4 scene script (with 2 optional scenes) also includes writing assignments so students determine the outcome of both the civil and criminal trials. . Ms. Piggy v
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5th - 11th
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Canadian Government Our Court System
This social studies unit was created to support the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5, and is part of a larger Canadian Government and Citizenship unit available in my TPT store. These activities are aimed at Grades 4 to 6 students, but could easily be used in Grade 7 or 8. This resource introduces students to the various levels of courts within Canada, the roles of different people that participate in the court system and in trials, and also gives students an opportunity to reflec
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4th - 8th
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Fairy Tale on Trial Script - Little Red Riding Hood vs Big Bad Wolf
Teach students about the judicial branch through a fairy tale on trial activity. They will learn how to prepare a case for court, question witnesses, and use critical thinking skills to prepare for trial. This is a memorable activity that will help your students understand how a character's actions affect their credibility.
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2nd - 6th
Readers Theater - The Chinese New Year - The Curse of the Nian - Script
Readers Theater script. 20 characters. Learn how the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Modern times and the ancient Legend from where it all began!
Kid Reporters visit homes, festivals and parades to explore the Chinese New Year Holiday. Then actors perform The Curse of the Nian, which takes place in Ancient China. A horrible Nian comes every year to destroy a village until a mysterious old man comes to the village to help save it. Working with a brave Villager they scare the Nian away and cr
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1st - 6th
NEW YEAR 2024 Morning Announcements Scripts for Jan Feb | Bilingual Scripts
Morning Announcements scripts with Social Emotional Components for January 2024 and February 2024. The document is editable in a Zip file with Microsoft Word documents. This New Year 2024, start to change your School Climate AM with your Morning Announcements Bilingual Scripts.If you are looking for options on how to change your school culture and your school climate positively and start the day fresh with a positive mindset, this tool is an excellent option for you.It is a way to implement your
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K - 6th
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Two Ancient Chinese New Years Myths: The Race of the Animals & The Tale of Nian
Are you ready to teach your students all about Chinese New Year? These two wonderful Reader's Theaters will help the children in your class to understand the myth behind the traditions of the New Year, as well as the animals and their position on the Chinese Zodiac calendar. The Race of the Animals and The Tale of Nian are written in kid friendly language and will help you to integrate social studies with both language arts and reading. Your students will practice and develop both their flue
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3rd - 6th
Chinese New Year Activity Bundle - Lunar New Year Research - 2024 Update
This Chinese New Year Research Unit Bundle includes detailed instructions, a 5-day lesson plan, four editable research guides, two reader's theater scripts, a crossword puzzle, and an editable 54-slide PowerPoint trivia game. All answer keys provided.INCLUDED IN THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR RESEARCH BUNDLEIndividual links for each resource in this bundle:3-Day Research Activity + Crossword PuzzleReader's Theater Script: "The Race for the Zodiac"Reader's Theater Script: "Ting Ting and the Monster Nian"C
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4th - 7th
One Act Play| Ojisan and the Grateful Statues Japanese Folk Tale Grades 4 to 6
BUNDLE This charming play based on a Japanese folk tale and its unit (37 pages) share the themes of New Years, multiculturalism, winter, kindness and forgiveness. Students strengthen their study of other cultures, reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. This is excellent and very suitable for a Vocal Music, Social Studies or Drama class.Based on the beloved Japanese folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity
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4th - 6th
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The Three Branches of Government: Reader's Theatre Script on the Judicial Branch
Help your students to better understand the judicial branch with this fun, yet educational reader's theatre script.
Important vocabulary words are presented throughout the script and students are given the opportunity to decide the verdict!
Thank you!
Fabulous Fun in Fourth
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4th - 7th
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Wolf's Honor - A One Act Comedy Play
Is the Big Bad Wolf guilty or not guilty? This comedy play serves as a prequel to Wade Bradford's "12 Angry Pigs" and inspired by "The True Story of The Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka. This is a one act comedy play written by me, a drama teacher, for a cast of 25 to 30 actors. There are 11 speaking roles and room for several non-speaking roles (jurors and gallery attendees). This play can serve as a resource to study the justice system, teach about social justice, social studies vocabulary,
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5th - 8th
Readers Theater Script | Ida's New Year Cake | Holiday Short Story Unit
Holiday short story lesson for "Ida's New Year Cake" Includes Readers Theater Script, Comprehension Questions, Organizers, and Google Self-Grading Form for Google Classroom. Adapted from the short story by L. M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables.Ida Mitchell and another girl with the same name are stuck in boarding houses over the holidays. An accidental delivery brings joy to both girls. Set in the world of Anne of Green Gables. Includes:Readers Theater ScriptGoogle Form Self-Grading Q
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4th - 9th
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The Story of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar - Reader's Theatre Script
EmperorSomething must be done! I will start a calendar and name each year after a different animal, but how can I choose which order the animals should appear in? I know! I will have all the animals enter a swimming race across a wide river. I will name the years in the order that the animals finish. The first year of our new calendar shall be named after the winner!Included in the Story of the Chinese Zodiac Reader's Theatre Unit:10 page script11 characters + the narrator1 page about the Chines
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
Chinese New Year Readers Theater Script - Lunar New Year - Middle School
This original Chinese New Year reader's theater script is based on the Chinese legend of the monster Nián. Students will learn why Chinese people wear red clothing, hang red decorations, and set off fireworks during Chinese New Year. Includes seven speaking parts.As an American expat living in Shanghai, I love Chinese New Year and have really enjoyed making new products to go with Chinese New Year. FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR READER'S THEATER SCRIPTRecommended for: Grades 4-7Lesson Du
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Chinese New Year Activity Bundle - Lunar New Year Research - 2024 Update
Mock Trial Unit
In this Master Guide, you'll find everything you need to run a mock trial in your classroom!Background lessons about the justice system and court room rolesComplete "evidence packet" to be analyzed by students and used to prepare for their role in the trialScript (reader's theater style) for the day of the mock trial*JUST ADDED* End of Unit ReflectionBest for upper elementary/middle school students. The trial is a case between a student and his/her principal. The principal believes the student s
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5th - 8th
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Yertle The Turtle Mock Trial
Students will read the story 'Yertle the Turtle' and then participate in this mock trial for their Social Studies class. Each student will be provided with a part (can accommodate entire classes as many students will be assigned to the jury) and a script to read from. Practicing parts is recommended for the trial to run smoothly.
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4th - 12th
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Historian's Court: People of England Versus King John (Magna Carta)
This highly entertaining and engaging mock trial will reinforce any lesson on the events leading up to and surrounding the creation of the Magna Carta. Students will create a courtroom and decide how King John will be remembered in history. I have successfully used this lesson with students in 3rd thru 12th grade. Additional activities are suggested.
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3rd - 12th
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Reach for the Stars - A New Year's Mindfulness and Goal Setting Activity
Blast Off into a New Year! Embark on a cosmic journey with the "Reach for the Stars" mindfulness script and goal setting activity designed specifically for elementary students! This engaging and imaginative resource is perfect for fostering mindfulness, setting positive intentions, and inspiring children to reach for the stars. What's Included:Mindfulness Script: The carefully crafted script takes young minds on an interstellar adventure, encouraging relaxation and focus. Through vivid imagery,
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2nd - 6th
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Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion Guide
Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion GuideEngage your students in a dramatic exploration of one of the most pivotal Supreme Court cases in American history with our Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion Guide. This resource includes a detailed and compelling script that brings to life the events, key figures, and critical moments leading to the establishment of judicial review.Script Highlights:The origins and significance of the "midnight appointments" by President Jo
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8th - 12th
Lunar New Year Drama Circle
Learn about Lunar New Year including the different traditions for Chinese New Year, Korean New Year Seollal and Vietnamese New Year Tết Nguyên Đán. It only takes moments to prepare the activity which takes students about half an hour to an hour to complete.This resource is included in our Lunar New Year Bundle which gets you five resources at a 30% discount!Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fl
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Lunar New Year Activity Bundle | Reading, Writing, Puzzles and Colouring
Reader's Theater Play - Sons of Liberty: Massachusetts Original
Ever wonder what the Sons of Liberty would be like if they were a biker gang (a la the Sons of Anarchy)? I doubt you did, but you'll love this atypical and unique tale of the time in Boston leading up to the Tea Party.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Reader's Theaters Plays - 9-Pack Bundle, US History 1600-1860
Glenda's New Year Reader's Theatre Script -Rubric & Questions
Glenda GooseHi Larry. I am here to give you a nice Happy New Year hug. A hug that will take away your lonely feeling. Larry LionI don’t like hugs. Glenda GooseEverybody likes hugs. You will love my New Year hug. Larry LionI won’t like it.Included in the Glenda's New Year Reader's Theatre Unit:14 page script4 characters + the narrator28 metacognitive questionsStudent Reader's Theatre Evaluations based on 4 levels and 5 criteria.Student Success CriteriaStudent Friendly GoalsReader's Theatre Checkl
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4th - 7th
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